Public schools in Mars, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Mars, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,620
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mars public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mars, PA: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,620 students, an average of 724 per school. The largest campus is Mars Area SHS (1,044 students), and the largest elementary school is Mars Area El Sch (880).
Every listed school belongs to Mars Area SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Mars
Elementary schools in Mars
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Area El Sch Mars Area SD | 02–04 | 880 | 15.9:1 | |
| Mars Area Primary Ctr Mars Area SD | KG–01 | 506 | 19:1 |
Middle schools in Mars
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Area Centennial Sch Mars Area SD | 05–06 | 627 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mars Area MS Mars Area SD | 07–08 | 563 | 14:1 |
High schools in Mars
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Area SHS Mars Area SD | 09–12 | 1,044 | 10.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.2%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Mars schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,620 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mars
How many public schools are in Mars, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mars: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,620 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mars?
All listed public schools with an address in Mars belong to Mars Area SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Mars?
Mars Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mars, with 1,044 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mars?
No school with an address in Mars is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mars schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mars public schools is 15.9:1, higher than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mars guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Pennsylvania cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities